Oakland erased an early 2-0 hole and stormed past Cincinnati 11-5 at Sutter Health Park, riding a late, power-filled barrage led by Nick Kurtz’s 493-foot grand slam—the season’s longest—and a 28th homer from Brent Rooker. The A’s flipped the script with Cortez’s 12-pitch at-bat homer to put them ahead, then pulled away in a two-out rally sequence that featured Langeliers’ hustle and a key double to cap the frame. A six-run bottom of the 7th through 8th sealed the series sweep and boosted Oakland’s offense for the stretch run.

The late surge highlighted Oakland’s depth: Kurtz, Rooker, Cortez, and Langeliers supplied the big hits, while the A’s bullpen steadied after early damage. For fantasy managers, the performance tightens Kurtz’s power upside, reinforces Rooker as a top power bat, and underscores the potential for the bottom of the order to contribute in a run-rich lineup. Cincinnati’s offense perked early with Stephenson’s three-run shot but could not keep pace once Oakland flipped the momentum.

Riley Greene capped Detroit's night with a 471-foot grand slam, a 110.7 mph rocket off Osvaldo Bido in the third that briefly lifted the Tigers ahead 4-3. Colt Keith homered for Detroit, but the A's answered back and the game stretched to 10 innings, where Oakland walked off 7-6 on Darell Hernaiz's walk. The Tigers dropped their third straight and the series, leaving fans buzzing about Greene's power—the fourth-longest homer of 2025 and the Tigers’ longest in the Statcast era.

Greene’s shot underscored Detroit’s high-end power potential, while the bullpen collapse and defensive miscues — including Keith’s third-base misplays — helped swing the momentum. Zach McKinstry and Wenceel Pérez also factored in the late frames, and Oakland seized the finale with a late-inning rally. Fantasy managers should note Greene’s elevated power pace, Keith’s homer upside, and Oakland’s late-inning bullpen volatility as the teams push toward the end of the season.

Joe Ryan labored through four innings, the shortest of his season, as three unearned runs in a chaotic fourth inning opened the door for Oakland to pull away 6-3 at Target Field. Defensive miscues and a key error helped fuel the inning, and Minnesota couldn’t recover despite Ryan’s early command and a late Twins flurry. Broader context: Minnesota’s season-long struggles continued, with the club sitting deep in the AL standings as the offense stalled and the defense faltered behind a promising young starter.

Offense mattered in spurts. Brooks Lee blasted a solo homer in the fourth, giving the Twins life, while Matt Wallner delivered an RBI double and Ryan Jeffers added a homer later. Nick Kurtz carried a five-plate-appearance streak, reaching base in all five trips and contributing an RBI double. The Athletics, boosted by a four-run fourth and a relentless approach, held on for the win as Minnesota’s bullpen kept them in it but could not bridge the gap.

Fantasy take: this pairing spotlighted breakout potential and risk. Lee’s power and on-base presence are intriguing; Kurtz’s multi-plate appearances keep him in the streamer conversation in deeper leagues. For Minnesota, manage expectations on Ryan’s next outing and monitor whether the defense corrals routine plays to support a rebound performance.